LOWELL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

INSTALL NEW PARK FACILITY ACCESS

AND MONITORING SYSTEM

LOWE 314055

FINAL

CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (NPS)

DENVER SERVICE CENTER (DSC)

SEPTEMBER 2024

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Section not used.

DIVISION 01 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 Summary of Work

01 26 01 Contract Modification Procedures

01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 32 16 Construction Schedule

01 32 33 Photo Documentation

01 33 23 Submittal Procedures

01 35 23 Safety Requirements

01 35 91 Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 Reference Standards

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 57 19-11 Indoor Air Quality Management

01 57 19-12 Noise and Acoustics Management

01 67 00 Product Requirements

01 73 29 Cutting and Patching

01 73 40 Execution

01 74 19 Construction Waste Management and Disposal

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

01 79 00 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 02 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 Selective Demolition

DIVISION 06 – WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 Rough Carpentry

DIVISION 08 – OPENINGS

08 11 13 Hollow Metal Doors and Frames

08 14 16 Flush Wood Doors

08 41 13 Aluminum Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 71 00 Door Hardware

08 71 13 Power Door Operators

08 80 00 Glazing

08 87 23 Safety and Security Films

DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

09 91 23 Interior Painting

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DIVISION 26 – ELECTRICAL

26 00 00 General Electrical Requirements

26 05 19 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables

26 05 26 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems

26 05 29 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems

26 05 33 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems

26 05 53 Electrical Systems Identification

26 27 26 Wiring Devices

DIVISION 27 – COMMUNICATIONS

27 00 00 General Communications Requirements

27 05 28.29 Hangers and Supports for Communications Systems

27 05 53 Communications Systems Identification

27 10 00 Structured Cabling

27 11 00 Communications Equipment Room Fittings

27 15 00 Communications Horizontal Cabling

27 16 00 Communications Connecting Cords Devices and Adapters

DIVISION 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 13 00 Physical Access Control System (PACS)

28 20 00 Video Surveillance System (VSS)

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SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01 11 00 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes the following:

1. Work Covered by Contract Documents

2. Work Phases

3. Work Under Other Contracts

4. Government-Furnished Materials

5. Construction Contractor Use of Site

6. Public Use of Site

7. Occupancy Requirements for Buildings

8. Conduct of Operations

9. Work Restrictions

10. Special Construction Requirements

1.2 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Project Location: Boott Cotton Mill #6 (115 John Street), Kirk Street Agent’s House (67 Kirk

Street), Mogan Cultural Center / Boarding House #7 (40 French Street), and Facilities

Maintenance Building (220 Aiken Street) located at Lowell National Historical Park in Lowell, Massachusetts 01852.

B. The Work consists of:

1. This project includes installation, connection, start-up, and functional testing of a new programmable, GSA compliant, FIPS 201 compliant, Physical Access Control System

(PACS) and Video Surveillance System (VSS) at each of the subject facilities noted under

Part A – Project Location. The new security system will replace old, failing, and obsolete hand-keyed entry locksets, code-pad entry panels, and existing VSS throughout the Park’s subject buildings.

2. Existing lockset hardware will be replaced with new PACs reader access control compatible hardware (including electric strike or electrified lockset). Where doors are worn and/or in poor condition, they will be replaced and will include access control compatible hardware, including electric strikes and electrified locksets. Strike plates to be provided at select locations.

3. The existing systems will be left working in place while the new systems are being installed. Once new security systems are installed, existing security systems will be demoed including stand-alone video surveillance cameras at Kirk Street Agent’s House.

4. The project will leverage existing strands of fiber optic backbone cabling, currently connecting park buildings. New Ethernet networking equipment will be employed to establish a dedicated Ethernet network specifically for Access Control and Video

Surveillance security system, isolated from other networks in accordance with the National

Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

C. Project will be constructed under a single prime contract.

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1.3 WORK UNDER OTHER CONTRACTS

A. General: Cooperate with separate Construction Contractors so work on those contracts may be carried out smoothly, without interfering with or delaying work under this Contract. Coordinate

Work of this Contract with work performed under separate contracts.

B. Preceding Work: Government will award separate contract(s) for the following construction operations at Project site. Those operations are scheduled to be substantially complete before work under this Contract begins.

1. LOWE 335201: CONSTRUCT SECURITY AND EGRESS DOORS AT CH/BOOTT

COTTON MILL #6 FLOORS 3 AND 5: A separate contract will be awarded to replace and reconfigure the doors between the Lobby (547) and Exhibits (545).

1.4 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

A. In case of Government -furnished materials:

1. Government will arrange and pay for delivery of Government-furnished items according to Construction Contractor's Construction Schedule.

2. Construction Contractor is responsible for initial inspection, receiving, unloading, and handling Government-furnished items at Project site.

3. Government will inspect delivered items for damage after delivery. Construction

Contractor shall be present for and assist in Government's inspection.

4. Government will arrange for replacement if Government-furnished items are damaged, defective, or missing.

5. Construction Contractor is responsible for protecting Government-furnished items from damage during storage and handling, including damage from exposure to the elements.

6. If Government-furnished items are damaged as a result of Construction Contractor's operations, Construction Contractor shall repair or replace them.

7. Construction Contractor shall install and otherwise incorporate Government-furnished items into Work.

1.5 CONTRACTOR USE OF SITE

A. General: Construction Contractor shall have limited use of site for construction operations. Limit use of premises to work in areas indicated on drawings. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas in which the Work is indicated.

1. Limits: Confine staging and construction operations to work areas designated on

Architectural and Electrical drawings.

B. Storage of Materials: Confine exterior storage of contractor’s equipment and materials to unsecured parking area next to the Facilities Maintenance building as shown on plans. Small amounts of materials may be stored inside each of the buildings for which the material is to be installed, as instructed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

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C. Parking: Confine parking to unsecured parking area next to the Facilities Maintenance building, the HCID garage, one parking stall at Boott Cotton Mill #6, one parking stall at Mogan Cultural

Center, and one parking stall at Kirk Street Agent’s House. Coordinate parking details with

Contracting Officer and Park Law Enforcement prior to mobilization.

D. Preservation of Natural Features:

1. Prevent damage to natural surroundings. Restore damaged areas, repairing or replacing damaged trees and plants, at no additional expense to the Government.

2. Provide temporary barriers to protect existing trees and plants and root zones.

3. Do not remove, injure, or destroy trees or other plants without prior approval. Consult with

Contracting Officer (CO) and remove agreed-on roots and branches that interfere with construction.

4. Do not fasten ropes, cables, or guys to existing trees.

5. Carefully supervise construction operations near trees to prevent damage.

E. Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to

Government employees, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use for parking or storage of materials.

1. Schedule deliveries to minimize use of driveways and entrances.

2. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of materials and equipment on-site.

F. Construction Camp: Establishment of a camp within park will not be permitted.

1.6 PUBLIC USE OF SITE

A. Construction Contractor shall at all times conduct their operations to ensure the least inconvenience to public.

1.7 OCCUPANCY REQUIRMENTS FOR BUILIDINGS

A. Existing Buildings

1. Full Government Occupancy: Government will occupy buildings under construction during the entire contract period. Cooperate with Government during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Government usage. Perform Work so as not to interfere with Government's day-to-day operations. Maintain existing exits, unless otherwise indicated.

a. Maintain access to existing walkways, corridors, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities. Do not close or obstruct walkways, corridors, or other occupied or used facilities without written permission from Contracting Officer.

b. Maintain existing building in weather tight condition throughout construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations. Protect building and occupants during construction period.

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1.8 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

A. Construction Contractor shall conduct their operations in conformance with rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and applicable park rules and regulations prescribed by Park Superintendent.

B. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed unless stated in the Work Restrictions below or without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 5 days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

C. No signs or advertisements shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.9 WORK RESTRICTIONS

A. On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed during normal business working hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except when otherwise indicated and authorized by the Contracting Officer. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may not be performed without prior consent from the Contracting Officer. Submit requests 5 business days in advance of the work to the Contracting Officer for approval.

B. Existing Utilities

1. Existing Utilities: Notify Contracting Officer and utility companies of proposed locations and times for excavation.

2. Construction Contractor shall be responsible for locating and preventing damage to known utilities. If damage occurs, repair utility at no additional expense to the Government.

3. If damage occurs to an unknown utility, repair utility. An equitable adjustment will be made in accordance with the Changes clause of the contract.

C. Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated:

1. Notify Contracting Officer not less than 5 business days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Contracting Officer’s written permission.

D. Nonsmoking Areas: Smoking, vaping and tobacco use of any kind is only permitted in designated areas. Coordinate designated area with Park Law Enforcement and Contracting Officer. Smoking, vaping and tobacco use is not permitted within building or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor air intakes.

1.10 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. Project Management and Communication Software: Software administered by Construction

Contractor shall be used to manage communication and document sharing during construction.

1. See Section 01 31 00 "Project Management and Coordination" for requirements on using project management and communication software.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

SECTION 01 26 01 – CONTRACT MODIFICATION PROCEDURES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of administrative and procedural requirements for contract modifications.

1.2 DEFINITIONS AND ALLOWANCES

A. Home Office Overhead: Costs incurred in support of all of a contractor’s projects and not attributable to a specific job. The cost for home office overhead is only allowed as a percentage of all direct work excluding profit. The following items represent allowable home office overhead costs identified in Part 31 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR):

1. Rent

2. Utilities

3. Furnishings

4. Office equipment

5. Executive and management staff not exclusively assigned to the project

6. Support, accounting, and administrative staff

7. Preparation of cost proposals, estimating, and schedule analyses connected with

Modifications

8. Estimating and preconstruction services

9. Mortgage costs

10. Real estate and corporate taxes

11. Automobile maintenance and travel costs for home office personnel

12. Home office insurances i.e. structure, automotive, umbrella, flood, etc.

13. Depreciation of equipment and other assets

14. Home office supplies (paper, staples, etc.)

15. Legal services

16. Accounting and data processing

17. Professional fees/registration

B. General Conditions (Field Office Overhead): Management and administrative costs incurred on site for the designated project. Costs associated with preparation of modifications will not be allowed. Costs for these items are to be included only in the general conditions of the modification estimate. Only in the case of a contract time extension are additional general conditions included in modifications. The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating

General Conditions:

1. Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager

2. Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent

3. Quality Control, Safety Officer, Environmental Manager, etc.

4. Engineers

5. Travel, lodging, and per diem (as established by Federal Travel Regulations)

6. Scheduling

7. Field Office Trailers and associated temporary utilities

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8. Field office supplies

a. Mailing and couriers

b. Reproduction costs

c. Storage

d. Phones

e. Computers

f. Copiers

9. Personal vehicles i.e. Superintendent Pickup trucks

C. General Requirements: Costs directly associated with the project and are necessary to perform the actual work of the modification. These costs shall be shown as direct costs in the estimate.

The following items, if applicable, are considered allowable costs for calculating General

Requirements:

1. Hoisting

2. Material handling

3. Temporary fencing

4. Port-a-lets

5. Trash removal, dumpsters

6. Barricades

7. Small tools

8. Safety supplies

9. Scaffolding

10. Daily cleaning

11. Traffic control

12. Temporary signage

13. Temporary heating and power

D. Personnel Costs: Costs included in the modification must only be for General Conditions staff and workers actually present and working on project site. Modification costs for salaried workers are only allowed within the structure of a 40-hour week and no overtime or holiday pay will be allowed.

1. Worker Hourly Rates are costs directly associated with the individual worker and consist of the following:

a. Base Rate: The hourly rate paid directly to the worker

b. Labor Burden: Employer payments of all applicable burdens; includes insurance and taxes the business must pay on behalf of the worker to government entities and educational forums, such as:

1) Social Security

2) Medicare

3) Workers Compensation – Policy and company calculation to be made available.

4) Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

5) State Unemployment Tax Act (SUTA) - Cap Rate and percentage to be proportionally allocated over one year.

6) Union agreement costs - Other costs required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement.

c. Fringe Benefits: Various non-wage compensations provided to employees such as:

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2) Cell Phone

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4) 401K and Pensions

5) Vehicle allowances

6) Gas allowance

7) Life insurance premiums

8) Disability insurance

9) Other Fringe Benefits required under an enforceable collective bargaining agreement

E. Bonuses or Deferred Compensation: No Bonus or Deferred Compensation will be allowed within any components of pricing including Home Office Overhead, General Conditions, General

Requirements, Hourly Worker Rates, or the direct costs of work.

F. General Liability Insurance: An insurance policy that protects Contractor from claims resulting from bodily injury or property damage to a third party. Include as a separate line item within all modification proposals and provide a current insurance quote upon request.

G. Performance and Payment Bonds: A performance bond is a surety bond issued by an insurance company or bank to guarantee satisfactory completion of a project. The Payment Bond guarantees the Contractor will pay the labor and material costs incurred. Banks and Insurance companies charge a premium for individual project based on a sliding scale related to the size of the project.

Include as a separate line item in modification proposals and provide current company bonding rates upon request.

H. Builder’s Risk Insurance: Covers the contractor’s loss due to fire, high winds, or other natural forces. Not reimbursed by the National Park Service (NPS) and shall not be included in modification proposals.

1.3 MODIFICATION PROPOSAL PRICING REQUIREMENTS

A. General:

1. Proposal must be received in the format and within the time frame specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) letter. Costs or delays resulting from failure of contractor to submit within the time frame specified will not be compensable.

2. Proposal shall be detailed with itemized lists of equipment, materials, labor, production rates, overhead, profit, and bond markup for each item. Labor costs must be itemized by craft and hourly rate, including Fringe Benefits and Labor Burden. If the costs of Fringe

Benefits and Labor Burden are not itemized, it is assumed they are included in the hourly rate shown, or contractor is not requesting reimbursement. Contractor may utilize the government provided Contractor Estimate Form, or their own form, provided that it contains the same information and level of detail as the Government’s form.

3. Requests for extensions of contract time as a result of change must be justified with a Time

Impact Analysis (TIA). Refer to Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule", for time impact analysis requirements. TIA and associated costs shall be received with the proposal by the date shown within the Request for Proposal letter. Contractor’s failure to submit within the specified time frame will be construed as the Contractor waiving right for additional time and no time extension will be allowed.

4. All supporting documentation used to justify the proposed modification will be made available to the Contracting Officer (CO) upon request.

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5. Contractor shall review and approve all subcontractor/supplier pricing in detail for proper format, scope, production rates, and pricing prior to submission to NPS. All delay costs associated with not reviewing and approving subcontractor/supplier pricing will be borne by the Contractor.

6. All pricing and production rates within the estimate must be based on fair and reasonable pricing and cannot include built-in contingency.

B. Labor:

1. Contractor shall estimate cost of labor by itemizing each craft involved, indicating worker hourly rate (base rate + labor burden + fringe benefits) for each and itemizing hours required for each craft directly engaged in modification work. Any work proposed requiring overtime work or premium pay shall be itemized separately. Rates shall be in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act as incorporated herein. Labor Burden may include payroll taxes, Social Security, unemployment insurances, workers compensation insurance, Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), FUTA, and other direct costs resulting from Federal, State or local laws.

2. Itemize labor costs for equipment operators separate from equipment costs.

3. Labor cost for foremen shall only be costs for related work required for the modification.

C. Materials:

1. Estimated cost for materials shall include quotes from multiple sources. Material prices shall include applicable fees and credits, including but not limited to, sales tax, freight and delivery charges, and tax rebates.

2. No markup shall be applied to any material provided by NPS.

D. Equipment:

1. Equipment used for the project must be appropriately sized for work being performed.

2. Do not include costs for "miscellaneous tools and equipment", in your proposal for a replacement value of $500 or less. Costs shown in excess of $500 shall be broken out separately.

3. Regardless of ownership, rates to be used in determining equipment rental costs shall be the lowest cost from one of the following sources:

a. United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers, Ownership and Operating Expense

Schedule (use latest edition and applicable region)

b. Construction Blue Book

c. Local equipment rental rates, documented by actual invoice charges, or itemized vendor quotes.

4. Estimated equipment rates shall include operating costs of all fuel, oil, lubrication, supplies, small tools, necessary attachments, ground engaging components, tires and tracks, routine repairs and maintenance (cost of major repair and overhaul is not allowed per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 31.105(d)(2)), depreciation, storage, insurance, and all incidentals. Mobilization, if applicable, may be included for equipment solely used on the modification work but must be listed separately.

5. Estimate full rate for equipment only for duration that equipment will be utilized to accomplish work of the modification.

6. Standby unit rates used in accordance with paragraph 1.3, D, 2, above. If the U.S. Army

Corp of Engineers is utilized then their standby rates prevail. If Bluebook or local equipment pricing is accepted, then 1/2 of equipment costs minus any operating costs, major repair and overhaul will be accepted.

7. If equipment is in standby mode due solely to a documented NPS delay, established standby rate shall apply from the first day of the delay.

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8. Equipment not used and on job site for up to five consecutive days may be classified at standby rates, provided the equipment is or has been used solely to perform work on the modification and will be necessary to complete additional modification work. Equipment still on the jobsite but not in use after five consecutive days will not be considered in the modification pricing.

9. Requests for compensation for equipment stand by time must be justified, documented and itemized separately.

10. The estimated timeframe (daily, weekly, monthly) for use of the equipment must reflect the lowest cost to the Government.

E. Establishment and Application of Overhead and Profit Percentages:

1. Home Office Overhead and Profit (OH&P) shall be applied to direct costs only. Profit shall not be applied to overhead amounts; and overhead shall not be applied to profit. Home office overhead shall contain only allowable, allocable, and reasonable costs per the contract documents and FAR Part 31. Profit percentages are based on risk factors found in

FAR Part 31which have been applied to the specific type of work included in this project.

Negotiated rates shall not exceed the following percentages for OH&P for contractor self-performed work:

Overhead………………10%

Profit………………7.5%

2. Total aggregate limit of markup (OH&P) for Contractor and Subcontractors on modification work shall not exceed 17.5%. The NPS will not be responsible for allocation of percentages between contractor and subcontractors at any tier.

3. If Contractors form a partnership, partnership may only receive home office overhead and profit in same amount as an individual Contractor (refer to paragraph 1.3,E,1 above). It is the responsibility of the partners to decide on division of revenue.

4. Combined Increases and Decreases: On proposals involving both increases and decreases in the Contract Price, overhead and profit mark-ups are required on net increases and deducted on net decreases.

5. At no time can profit be calculated on Overhead or itself, it must be calculated on direct costs of work only.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

PART 3 - EXECUTION

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

SECTION 01 27 00 – DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section explains in general, what is and is not included in a contract line item, and limits or cut-off points where one item ends and another begins.

B. If no contract line item exists for a portion of work, include costs in a related item.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 LIST OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

A. Contract Line Item Number 1: (Base Bid #1) BOOTT COTTON MILL #6 BUILDING

1. This item consists of installation, connection, start-up, and functional testing of a new programmable, GSA compliant, FIPS 201 compliant, Physical Access Control System

(PACS) and Video Surveillance System (VSS) at the Boott Cotton Mill #6 building.

2. This item includes removal of existing hand-keyed entry locksets, code-pad entry panels, and existing VSS throughout these subject buildings. This item also includes all labor and materials required for mobilization and demobilization of equipment and materials to the site and to allowable storage areas within each subject building.

3. Measurement for payment will be lump sum or percentage complete of line item per scheduled value.

4. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

B. Contract Line Item Number 2: (Option 1) KIRK STREET AGENT’S HOUSE

1. This item consists of installation, connection, start-up, and functional testing of a new programmable, GSA compliant, FIPS 201 compliant, Physical Access Control System

(PACS) and Video Surveillance System (VSS) at the Kirk Street Agent’s House Building.

This item includes removal of existing hand-keyed entry locksets, code-pad entry panels, and existing VSS throughout subject building. This item also includes all labor and materials required for mobilization and demobilization of equipment and materials to and from allowable storage area within subject building.

2. Measurement for payment will be lump sum or percentage complete of line item per scheduled value.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

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DEFINITION OF CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

C. Contract Line Item Number 3: (Option 2) MOGAN CULTURAL CENTER BUILDING

1. This item consists of installation, connection, start-up, and functional testing of a new programmable, GSA compliant, FIPS 201 compliant, Physical Access Control System

(PACS) and Video Surveillance System (VSS) at the Mogan Cultural Center Building.

This item includes removal of existing hand-keyed entry locksets, code-pad entry panels, and existing VSS throughout subject building. This item also includes all labor and materials required for mobilization and demobilization of equipment and materials to and from allowable storage area within subject building.

2. Measurement for payment will be lump sum or percentage complete of line item per scheduled value.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

D. Contract Line Item Number 4: (Option 3) FACILITIES MAINTENANCE BUILDING

1. This item consists of installation, connection, start-up, and functional testing of a new programmable, GSA compliant, FIPS 201 compliant, Physical Access Control System

(PACS) and Video Surveillance System (VSS) at the Facilities Maintenance Building.

This item includes removal of existing hand-keyed entry locksets, code-pad entry panels, and existing VSS throughout subject building. This item also includes all labor and materials required for mobilization and demobilization of equipment and materials to and from allowable storage area within subject building.

2. Measurement for payment will be lump sum or percentage complete of line item per scheduled value.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

E. Contract Line Item Number 5: (Option 4) FIBER OPTIC CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE

UPGRADES

1. This item consists of labor and material (including new ethernet networking equipment) required to leverage existing strands of fiber optic backbone cabling, currently connecting park buildings, to establish a dedicated Ethernet network specifically for Electronic Access

Control and Video Surveillance security systems.

2. Measurement for payment will be lump sum or percentage complete of line item per scheduled value.

3. Payment will be made at the contract lump sum price.

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PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

SECTION 01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section includes administrative provisions for coordinating construction operations on Project including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Definitions

2. Construction Personnel Requirements

3. Construction Coordination

4. Submittals

5. Coordination Drawings

6. Requests for Information (RFIs)

7. Project Management and Communication Software

8. Project Meetings

9. Environmental Coordination

10. Permits

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 01 32 16 "Construction Schedule" for preparing and submitting Construction

Contractor’s construction schedule.

2. Section 01 73 40 "Execution" for procedures for coordinating general installation and field-engineering services, including establishment of benchmarks and control points.

3. Section 01 77 00 "Closeout Procedures" for coordinating closeout of the Contract.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Agency with Jurisdiction

B. Construction Permits – Contractor Provided

C. Government Furnished Permits

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

A. Background Check - Construction Contractor: Superintendent, and Foreperson must complete a

T1 background check with NPS/NER to work, unsupervised, on project site.

B. Background Check – Subcontractors: The Foreperson for each subcontractor must complete a T1 background check with NPS/NER to work, unsupervised, on project site.

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1.4 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION

A. Coordination: Coordinate construction operations included in different Sections of Specifications to ensure efficient and orderly installation of each part of the Work. Coordinate construction operations, included in different Sections, which depend on each other for proper installation, connection, and operation.

1. Schedule construction operations in sequence required to obtain best results where installation of one part of the Work depends on installation of other components, before or after its own installation.

2. Make provisions to accommodate items scheduled for later installation.

3. Properly plan construction operations to include permit requirements. Allow enough time to execute permit provisions to maintain work schedule, site visits, inspections, and reporting deadlines.

B. Prepare memoranda for distribution to each party involved, outlining special procedures required for coordination. Include such items as required notices, reports, and list of attendees at meetings.

C. Administrative Procedures: Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative procedures with other construction activities and activities of other Construction Contractors to avoid conflicts and to ensure orderly progress of the Work. Such administrative activities include, but are not limited to:

1. Preparation of Construction Contractor Construction Schedule

2. Preparation of the Schedule of Values

3. Installation and removal of temporary facilities and controls

4. Delivery and processing of submittals

5. Progress meetings

6. Permit requirements

7. Pre-installation conferences

8. Project closeout activities

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Division 1 documents:

1. Letter designating Project Superintendent

2. Construction Schedule

3. A Comprehensive Schedule of Values

4. Accident Prevention Plan

5. A List of Subcontractors for this project

6. Written statements from Subcontractors certifying compliance with applicable labor standard clauses.

7. Certificates of Insurance and Standard Form SF1413 for Contactor and all Subcontractors

8. Waste Management Plan

9. Quality Control Plan

10. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan

11. Historic Preservation Treatment Plan (HPTP)

12. List of Required Construction Permits. Include the following information for each permit:

a. Name of Permit

b. Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing the permit

c. Information required from Government to complete permit application

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B. Provide items listed to Contracting Officer at least one week prior to Pre-Construction

Conference, or as directed by Contracting Officer.

1. Failure to submit items may result in:

a. Construction conference may be cancelled, Notice to Proceed may not be issued, and Contracting Officer will consider other contractual remedies.

b. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued and

Certificates of Insurance and SF1413 documents are received for Construction

Contractor and all Subcontractors.

1.6 REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (RFIS)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of

Contract Documents, Construction Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing form created on project management and communication software.

1. Contracting Officer will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by

Construction Contractor.

2. Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

B. Content of RFI: Include detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. RFI number, numbered sequentially

2. Date

3. RFI subject

4. Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

5. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

6. Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

7. Construction Contractor's suggested resolution: If suggested resolution impacts Contract

Time or Contract Sum, Construction Contractor shall state impact in RFI.

8. Construction Contractor's signature

9. Requested date for response

10. Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, Product Data, Shop

Drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation.

C. RFI Form: Complete and submit on project management and communication software.

D. Contracting Officer’s Action: Contracting Officer will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. Contracting Officer will determine critical nature of each RFI and issue response accordingly.

1. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

a. Requests for approval of submittals.

b. Requests for approval of substitutions.

c. Requests for approval of Construction Contractor's means and methods.

d. Requests for coordination information already indicated in Contract Documents.

e. Requests for adjustments in Contract Time or Contract Sum.

f. Requests for interpretation of Architect's actions on submittals.

g. Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

2. Contracting Officer's action may include a request for additional information; time for response will date from time of receipt of additional information.

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3. Contracting Officer's action on RFIs may result in need for a change to Contract Time or

Contract Sum. All contract changes will be processed following terms and conditions of contract.

1.7 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION SOFTWARE

A. Construction contractor shall use project management software to manage project communication and document sharing during contract period.

1. Manufacturer: Procore or equivalent project management software for the construction industry.

B. At a minimum, use project management software to manage the following project information::

1. Project directory

2. Project correspondence

3. Meeting agendas and minutes

4. Contract modifications forms and logs

5. RFI form and processing

6. Task and issue management

7. Photo documentation

8. Baseline schedule, schedule updates and calendar management

9. Submittal form and processing

10. Payment coordination documentation

11. Reminder and tracking functions

12. Archiving functions

13. Notification of submittal and RFI statuses and current responsible party

14. Permits and addendums

C. Some documents are not suitable to be shared using project management and communication software. Documents containing Personal Identifying Information (PII) (i.e. certified payrolls) shall not be shared and shall be coordinated with project team as appropriate.

1.8 PROJECT MEETINGS

A. Preconstruction Conference: Before start of construction, Contracting Officer will arrange an on-site meeting with Construction Contractor. Meeting agenda will include the following as a minimum:

1. Roles & Responsibilities / Lines of Authority

2. Park rules and regulations

3. Jobsite Safety

4. Resolution of comments on required Division 1 documents

5. Coordination of Subcontractors

6. Labor law application

7. Modifications

8. Payments to Construction Contractor

9. Payroll reports

10. Contract time

11. Liquidated damages

12. Construction Contractor Performance Evaluation

13. Display of Hotline posters

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14. Notice to proceed

15. Correspondence procedures

16. Project management and communication software

17. Acceptance/rejection of work

18. Progress meetings

19. Submittal procedures

20. NPS Final Accessibility Inspection

21. Environmental requirements

22. Permit requirements

23. As-constructed drawings/operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals.

24. Saturday, Sunday, holiday and night work.

25. Reference materials

26. Value engineering

27. Schedule of Values

B. Progress Meetings: Contracting Officer will schedule weekly meetings with Construction

Contractor.

1. Attendees: In addition to Government Representatives, each Construction Contractor, Subcontractor, supplier, and other entity concerned with current progress or involved in planning, coordination, or performance of future activities shall be represented.

Participants at meeting shall be familiar with Project and authorized to conclude matters relating to the Work.

2. Agenda: Review and correct or approve minutes of previous progress meeting. Review other items of significance that could affect progress. Meeting agenda will include:

a. Approval of minutes of previous meetings

b. Submittal status

c. Review of off-site fabrication and delivery schedules.

d. Requests for information (RFI) and other issues.

e. Modifications

f. Work in progress and projected.

1) Status of required inspections (Special Inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

g. Inspections of work in progress and projected (Special inspections, Accessibility, etc.)

h. Construction Schedule update (provide updated Critical Path Method (CPM)).

i. Status of Project Record Drawings and O&M manuals.

j. Other business relating to work.

k. Permit requirements

C. Preinstallation Conferences: Conduct at Project site before each construction activity that requires coordination with other construction.

1. Attendees: Installer and representatives of manufacturers and fabricators involved in or affected by installation and its coordination or integration with other materials and installations that have preceded or will follow, shall attend meeting. Advise Contracting

Officer of scheduled meeting dates.

2. Agenda: Review progress of other construction activities and preparations for particular activity under consideration, including requirements for:

a. Contract Documents

b. Options

c. Related RFIs

d. Related Change Orders

e. Purchases

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f. Deliveries

g. Submittals

h. Possible conflicts

i. Compatibility requirements

j. Time schedules

k. Manufacturer's written instructions

l. Warranty requirements

m. Compatibility of materials

n. Acceptability of substrates

o. Temporary facilities and controls

p. Space and access limitations

q. Regulations of agency(ies) with jurisdiction

r. Testing and inspecting requirements

s. Installation procedures

t. Coordination with other work

u. Required performance results

v. Protection of adjacent work

w. Protection of construction and personnel

3. Record significant conference discussions, agreements, and disagreements, including required corrective measures and actions.

4. Reporting: Distribute minutes of meeting to each party present and to other parties requiring information.

5. Do not proceed with installation if conference cannot be successfully concluded. Initiate whatever actions are necessary to resolve impediments to performance of Work and reconvene conference at earliest feasible date.

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATION

A. Construction Contractor’s Environmental Manager: Designate on-site party responsible for overseeing Construction Contractor’s conformance to environmental goals for project and implementing procedures for environmental protection.

1. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years Construction experience on projects of similar size and scope; with environmental procedures similar to this project; familiar with environmental regulations applicable to construction operations.

2. Responsibilities: Responsibilities shall include:

a. Compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local environmental regulations, including maintaining required documentation.

b. Implementation of Waste Management Plan (WMP).

c. Implementation of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan.

d. Present overview of environmental issues and summarize site specific procedures relating to management plans at Preconstruction conference.

e. Training for Construction Contractor personnel in accordance with position requirements.

f. Monitoring and documentation of environmental procedures.

B. Perform project quality control in accordance with requirements specified in Related Sections, including:

1. Quality Requirements

2. Regulatory Requirements

3. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management

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4. Noise and Acoustics Management

5. Construction Waste Management

C. Construction Contractor’s Environmental Training Program: Construction Contractor shall provide environmental training for workers performing work on project site. Training shall include:

1. Overview of environmental issues related to building industry.

2. Overview of environmental issues related to Project.

3. Review of site-specific procedures and management plans:

a. Construction Waste Management

b. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management

c. Noise and Acoustics Management

4. Pollution Prevention (P2) practices: Submit evidence of familiarity with P2 practices.

5. Compliance with environmental regulations: As specified in Regulatory Requirements.

Submit Construction Contractor 40 CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) employee training records upon request of Contracting Officer.

D. Provide documentation for environmental procedures as specified herein and in accordance with approved Waste Management Plan and IAQ Management Plan.

1.10 PERMITS

A. General:

1. Permits and Responsibilities: Construction Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with Federal, State and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. Construction Contractor shall also be responsible for damages to persons or property that occur as a result of Construction Contractor’s fault or negligence; and for materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the work.

2. For the purpose of this contract, Construction Contractor will not be considered an agent of the Government. Construction Contractor shall comply with appropriate Federal, State and local laws.

B. Potential Permits: Permits listed below were identified during the design process as likely to be required based on typical means and methods of construction. The list is provided to assist

Construction Contractor in determining which permits will be required for contract’s chosen means and methods. The list shall not be considered complete; it is the Construction Contractors’ responsibility to determine means and methods and obtain required permits. Construction

Contractor shall obtain all permits required to legally conduct work.

1. Construction trailer, Utilities hookup permit - <Insert Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction>

C. Coordination with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction Issuing Permits

1. Coordination: Contact the Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction as needed and sufficiently in advance to avoid delaying work: Coordinate meetings, reporting requirements, inspections, and other requirements.

D. Administrative Procedures:

1. Coordinate scheduling and timing of required administrative provisions of project permits with Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction, Construction Manager, and Park to avoid conflicts.

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2. Supply needed information to Agency(ies) with Jurisdiction issuing permits, pay fees required and provide material needed to comply with permit’s conditions and provisions.

3. Upload permits to project management and communication software when permits are obtained.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

SECTION 01 32 16 – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Section consists of Construction Schedule requirements including:

1. Schedule of Values

2. Construction Schedule Requirements.

3. Construction Schedule Updates.

4. Time Impact Analysis.

B. Purpose: The Construction Schedule ensures adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Construction Contractor. It shall assist the

Construction Contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing Construction Contractor's monthly progress payments. It shall include the dates in the contract, phases, milestones, occupancies, holidays, weather consideration, a critical path, and the requirements of this section.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Activity: A discrete part of a project identified for planning, scheduling, monitoring, and controlling the construction project. Activities included in a construction schedule consume time and resources.

1. Critical activities are activities on the critical path. They start and finish on the planned early start and finish times.

2. Predecessor Activity: An activity that precedes another activity in the network.

3. Successor Activity: An activity that follows another activity in the network.

B. Cost Loading: Allocation of the Schedule of Values for completion of an activity as scheduled.

The sum of costs for all activities must equal the total Contract Sum, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

C. Critical Path Method (CPM): Method of planning and scheduling a construction project where activities are arranged based on activity relationships. Network calculations determine when activities can be performed and the critical path of Project.

D. Critical Path: Longest connected chain of interdependent activities through the network schedule that establishes minimum overall Project duration and contains no float.

E. Float: Measure of leeway in starting and completing an activity.

1. Float: Not for the exclusive use or benefit of the Government or Construction Contractor but is jointly owned.

2. Free Float: Amount of time an activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the early start of the successor activity.

3. Total Float: Measure of leeway in starting or completing an activity without adversely affecting planned Project completion date.

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F. Resource Loading: Allocation of manpower and equipment necessary for completion of an activity as scheduled.

G. Fragnet: A partial or fragmentary network that breaks down activities into smaller activities for greater detail.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

A. Electronic Copies: Schedules and reports submitted shall be posted on the NPS project management and communication software as PDF (portable document format) files. The intent of the Government is to limit the number of printed reports to those determined by the project team as essential.

B. Schedule of Values: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit schedule of dollar values based on Contract Price Schedule.

C. Construction Baseline Schedule: After contract award and before Pre-Construction conference, submit two paper copies of baseline schedule, large enough to show entire schedule for entire construction period. Utilize Schedule of Values in preparation of Construction Baseline Schedule.

D. Critical Path Method (CPM) Reports: Concurrent with CPM schedule, submit three paper copies of the following computer-generated reports. For each activity, include activity number, activity description, cost and resource loading, original duration, remaining duration, early start date, early finish date, late start date, late finish date, and total float in calendar days.

1. Activity Report: List of activities…